Registered Nurse

Overview

Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. Transform End-of-Life Care.

Join our company, where every day is an opportunity to deliver personalized, meaningful hospice and palliative care to patients facing life-limiting illness. We support patients and their families with dignity, comfort, and love.

What You'll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager:

+ Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey.

+ Deliver and document skilled, hands-on nursing care based on each patient's individualized Plan of Care-in their home, assisted living, or wherever they call home.

+ Perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed.

+ Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team-including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others-to build and refine personalized care plans.

+ Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support not just to the patient, but to their loved ones as well-offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance.

+ Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering both practical training and emotional reassurance.

+ Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.

+ Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards.

+ Support the organization's quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient.

+ Help patients and families understand and navigate topics such as:

* Medication administration

* Hospice philosophy and services

* Symptom and pain management

* End-of-life processes and expectations

About You

Qualifications - What You'll Bring:

+ Active RN license in the state of employment (or eligible to obtain).

+ 1+ year of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related nursing fields.

+ A genuine hospice heart: compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered.

+ Comfortable providing care in diverse settings, including private homes and facilities.

+ Strong communication and critical thinking skills in emotionally sensitive situations.

+ Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

+ CPR certification required.

Preferred Experience (Not Required):

+ Hospital RN (Med-Surg, ICU, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac)

+ Admissions RN, wound care, float pool, travel nursing

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Experience with terminally ill patients or serious illness support

We Offer

Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):

+ Competitive Pay

+ 401(k) with Company Match

+ Career Advancement Opportunities

+ National & Local Recognition Programs

+ Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

+ Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program

+ Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

+ Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)

+ Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)

+ Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

+ Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

+ Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Ready to Join a Team That Cares?

Apply now to become part of our Hospice Nursing team and help make every moment count for our patients and their loved ones.

Legalese

+ This is a safety-sensitive position

+ Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

+ Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

+ We are proud to be an EEO employer

+ We maintain a drug-free workplace

Related Job Titles

per diem RN, Registered Nurse, hospice RN jobs, case manager nurse, end-of-life care RN, home health RN, compassionate nursing jobs, hospice careers

ReqID:
Category:
Registered Nurse
Position Type:
Flex/Per Diem
Company:
Gentiva Hospice